The Bulldog Buzz!
Week of November 5, 2018
What will you learn about the world by sharing stories from your life & the lives of others?
Lesson Plans DUE
- To the Gr1 Team: My Chat & Chew block is during your lunch period this week. If you would to dialog about any of our initiatives, share questions or just have a laugh...let me know!
- Our 5-minute Morning Mindfulness sessions take place daily! All are invited...the fun starts at 7:45 in the Media Center!
Monday, Nov 5, 2018, 08:00 AM
Bullock School
Gr1 Team Meeting
- "Trauma" Article Book-talk
- PLT (Professional Learning Team) Updates: FUNdations & Eureka Math
- Rowan PDS Updates
Monday, Nov 5, 2018, 03:00 PM
Demo Room
Veterans Day Celebration
- Do you know a veteran? Have them sign up for our Veterans Day Celebration by clicking here! Veterans are invited to visit our first through third grade students for a Q&A session, and to read with our students. International Club students will host a luncheon for our veterans from 11-12 noon.
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018, 11:00 AM
Media Center
CAST Meetings
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018, 09:00 AM
Small Conference Room
School Closed - NJEA Convention
Thursday, Nov 8, 2018, 08:30 AM
Home Sweet Home
The Principal's POV on...Consequences & SEL, Part 3
In reviewing student misbehavior through our ODR (Office Discipline Referral) process, we find that outbursts fall into two categories: 1) the student responded to a stimulus inappropriately, or 2) the student just exploded "out of nowhere." In both cases, the student is actually responding to a powerful stimulus (one external, one internal), putting the amygdala in charge. Practicing SEL & mindfulness regularly (when the conditions are right), will allow students to build their capacity to tap into these skills when they are upset and allow them to respond appropriately rather than simply reacting.
Take a moment to review the graphic below and reflect on any proactive behavior management strategies you utilize throughout the school day. How/when are you infusing mindfulness into these routines? How is this impacting engagement and student behavior? After all, taking a moment to breathe is much better than taking several moments (or more, in most cases) when a student enters fight or flight mode. Thank you for a fantastic week & don't forget to share your thoughts via social media, during a Chat & Chew, or as we pass in the hall!
News & Notes
South Jersey Food Bank: Don't forget about our South Jersey food bank fundraiser. Money is due by 11/13 and dress down week is 11/13-11/16. Thanks!
Concert Changes: Both the 1st grade holiday show and the 3rd grade honors choir will now be performing on Wednesday, December 5th, rather than on the original dates...please adjust your calendars! Times are listed below.
- Gr1 Holiday Show: 9:30 AM
- Honors Choir Concert: 7:00 PM
November PLT Presentations: To our Read Aloud & Writing grade level PLT's...don't forget to book your release day! If you have any questions about what to present or how to structure your day, just let me know!
Sensory Paths
Words to Inspire...
Sensory Paths
You're the Best...Quotes from the Staff!
- Gracias a Senora Castro para su interpretation skills. Mi espanol es muy mal, pero esta una rockstar!
- First Grade- We make an amazing pumpkin patch!
- Miss Suzanne & Miss M-Thank you for all your help with everything!
- Buttercup-Thanks for always listening-WCB!
- Joan and Carol- You did a fantastic job running the office on Halloween!!!
- Thank you Joan and Carol for being so amazing and supportive. So thankful for our friendship -Missy
- Rita & Masso- I couldn’t ask for better neighbors
- Thank you Nicole for helping out on Wednesday.
- To Amanda; It was great brainstorming with you. Send me your bill $$
- To Carol and Joan: one word- “invaluable”
- Thank you for helping with my benchmarks last week, Lynn!
- Laure- thank you for making the rocket posters for the second grade team. What a great surprise!
- Tag, thank you for initiating that tough conversation with a parent. Your insight is invaluable and I’m so glad the desired outcome was achieved.
- Thanks for allowing my class just to visit and observe rocket math, Dave and Kassie. I appreciate you taking the time to go over it with me.
- Thanks to Castro for your willingness to always help out and thanks for covering my class at the last minute.
- Thanks for the Halloween cheer cookies! They were super cute and yummy!
- Donna…Thank you for being you. Little Nugget had a blast!
- Baby Boo…You’re an incredible friend and partner. Thank you for being there & being so wonderfully supportive. No amount of chicken nuggets can thank you for that!
Schoolwide Events
Community events/reminders are in bold.
- 11/07: Veterans Day Celebration
- 11/08: School Closed NJEA Convention
- 11/09: School Closed NJEA Convention
- 11/12: School Closed Veteran's Day
- 11/19: Bulldog Buddies/SEL Meeting
- 11/21: 1:00 Dismissal
- 11/22: School Closed Thanksgiving (11/22, 23)
- 11/26: Gr1 Team Meeting
- 11/27: Gr2 Team Meeting
- 11/28: Gr3 Team Meeting & Parent Workshop
- 11/29: Special Areas Meeting
Happy Birthday!
- Ms. Alleman - 10/31
- Ms. Perry - 11/9
- Mr. Mangino - 11/19
- Mr. Bittner - 11/22
- Ms. Giroux - 11/27
- Ms. Raynor - 11/30
The Bulldog Buzz
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Website: http://www.glassboroschools.us/bullockschool
Location: Dorothy L Bullock Elementary, New Street East, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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